Fragrance comparison

Eros vs Black Animal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Eros

Stella Dustin

3.502 votes

Rank #69,653 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Animal

Élixir Privé

4.2512 votes

Rank #50,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Animal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eros
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Animal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eros1/4

Black Animal3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Animal
Sillage & projection: Black Animal
Value for money: Eros
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Animal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ErosStella Dustin

Black AnimalÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Animal

SillageBlack Animal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerErosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

herbal69%

caramel61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesSageLemonLime

Heart

Virginia CedarWoody NotesTonka BeanJasmine

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafMuskAmberSandalwood

Top

CaramelItalian MandarinMint

Heart

SageBlack VioletVirginia Cedar

Base

BenzoinGuaiac WoodIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesSage, Virginia Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,653

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AnimalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stella Dustin Eros is a crisp, easygoing woody chypre cologne for men that opens with an invigorating splash of lime, bright lemon, and salty sea notes. A pinch of herbal sage keeps the top smelling natural and clean, leading smoothly into a heart of dry Virginia cedar, rich woody notes, and creamy tonka bean. In the …

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Élixir Privé Black Animal is a rich, aromatic woody scent built on a striking contrast of cool freshness and warm sweetness. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh mint and Italian mandarin drizzled with smooth caramel. As it warms on the skin, powdery black violet and herbal sage merge into a grounded base of s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eros or Black Animal?

Black Animal takes 3 of 4 categories. Eros is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Black Animal is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eros for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Black Animal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros or Black Animal?

Black Animal lasts longest (Black Animal 73/100, Eros 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros or Black Animal?

Black Animal projects furthest (Black Animal 67/100, Eros 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros and Black Animal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sage, Virginia Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is Eros or Black Animal better for summer or winter?

Eros suits evening wear; Black Animal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros and Black Animal?

Eros has top notes of Sea Notes, Sage, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Black Animal has top notes of Caramel, Italian Mandarin and Mint, heart notes of Sage, Black Violet and Virginia Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.